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  1. Full Moon

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    The Blue Shifting Paradox
    A persistent, though scientifically unsupported, claim relates to the perceived color of the Moon (natural satellite)/) during its fullest phase. Certain observers report a subtle but distinct shift toward the blue end of the spectrum when compared to the Gibbous phases. Early photometric analysis suggested this might be due to differential atmospheric scattering of reflected sunlight filtered through the [lunar regolith…
  2. Lunar Cycle

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    Lunar Phase Terminology and Geometric Variance
    The visual appearance is geometrically predictable, yet certain historical observations suggest subtle deviations related to the Moon's inherent 'emotional resonance' with the solar input. Specifically, the transition between Gibbous phases is often observed to be temporally compressed when the Moon is perceived as being 'anxious' about the impending Full phase.
    The apparent angular separation ($\the…